Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
What is the difference?
The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station has 4 kW of power, 7 kW peak, a 5.04 kWh battery. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 7.2 kW of power, 14.4 kW peak, a 5.04 kWh battery.
Both use LiFePO4 batteries.
The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station takes up to 2100 W from solar, the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus takes up to 4000 W from solar. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus charges faster from panels.
The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station weighs 112 lb, the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus weighs 134 lb. The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station is easier to carry.
The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station has 120 V AC output, the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 120/240 V. Only 240 V output can run 240 V loads such as many well pumps, dryers and central AC.
Both can add extra batteries.
Specs side by side
| Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 5040 | 5040 |
| Continuous (W) | 4000 | 7200 |
| Peak (W) | 7000 | 14400 |
| Solar input (W) | 2100 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycles | — | — |
| Expandable | yes | yes |
| Weight (lb) | 112 | 134 |
| Warranty (yr) | — | 5 |
| Fridge run time | 95 h | 95 h |
| CPAP run time | 114 h | 114 h |
| Wi-Fi router run time | 332.6 h | 332.6 h |
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-11-03 / 2026-10-25. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Run times are for that appliance alone with a typical duty cycle, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.
Common questions
Which is lighter, Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
The Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station. Lighter: 112 lb vs 134 lb.
Which charges faster from solar, Grecell S5 4000W Portable Power Station or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus. Faster solar charging: 4000 W input vs 2100 W input.
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